Archives for October 2014

All Things New York – Great Vacation Spots

Top Great Vacation Spot and Great Vacation Spots   Times Square The heart of NYC is a safe, bustling hive of activity, with huge electronic billboards and lots to do. Visit Toys R Us, Lazer Park, MTV’s Total Request Live (TRL), Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum or the Hard Rock Cafe. Museums The world-class museums of NYC all clamor for your attention. There’s the American Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Modern Art and, of course, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Theater There are 39 theaters in operation on Broadway today, most packed in a small area called the “Great White Way.” Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island The symbol of political freedom and democracy is a must-see. Located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty was a gift … [Read more...]

Bermuda after Gonzalo blows through

Bermuda’s airport reopened yesterday afternoon as the island began a clear up after being hit by Hurricane Gonzalo on Friday with rain and 110mph winds. Only minor injuries were reported in what was the strongest storm to hit the island in a decade. It was the second storm in a week to hit the island. Gonzalo caused power cuts to 31,200 homes, although two-thirds of people had their electricity restored by Saturday afternoon. Cruise ship calls to the island scheduled for yesterday and today (Monday) have been cancelled as a result of the hurricane. Celebrity Infinity remains on schedule to arrive on Wednesday, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority. LF Wade international airport resumed operations at 5pm local time after a causeway, the main road serving the airport, was … [Read more...]